Cookies

Standard website cookies can be categorized into several types based on their function and source. These include session cookies, which are temporary and expire when you close your browser, and persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted. Additionally, cookies are classified as first-party (set by the website you’re visiting) or third-party (set by external services embedded on the website). Finally, cookies are also categorized by their function: strictly necessary, functional, performance, and marketing cookies.

1. By Lifecycle:

  • Session Cookies:These are temporary and exist only for the duration of your browsing session. They are deleted when you close your browser.
  • Persistent Cookies:These cookies remain on your device even after you close your browser. They can be set to expire after a specific date, or they can remain until manually deleted. 

2. By Source:

  • First-Party Cookies:These cookies are set directly by the website you are visiting. They can only be accessed by that specific website. 
  • Third-Party Cookies:These cookies are set by a domain different from the website you are visiting. They are often used for tracking user behavior across multiple websites or for delivering targeted advertising. 

3. By Function:

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies:These cookies are essential for the basic functionality of a website, such as enabling you to navigate the site or access secure areas. 
  • Functional Cookies:These cookies allow a website to remember your preferences (like language or region) to provide a more personalized experience. 
  • Performance Cookies:These cookies collect information about how visitors use a website, such as which pages are visited most frequently. This data is used to improve website performance. 
  • Marketing Cookies:These cookies track your online activity to personalize ads and deliver targeted marketing campaigns. 

4. Other Types:

  • Authentication Cookies: Used to identify users and keep them logged in to a website.
  • User-Input Cookies: Used to remember information entered by users, such as items in a shopping cart or form data.
  • Security Cookies: Used to detect and prevent malicious activity or unauthorized access. 

5. Compliance and User Consent:

  • Websites must comply with privacy regulations like the GDPR, which require websites to obtain user consent before setting non-essential cookies.
  • Users should be provided with clear information about the types of cookies used and have the ability to manage their cookie preferences.